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India clinch silver in swimming

India clinch silver in swimming

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

Arjuna awardee CRPF officer faces sacking over sexual abuse charges

Arjuna awardee CRPF officer faces sacking over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

After allegations of sexual harassment by a group of female CRPF personnel, the force conducted an investigation and determined his guilt, sources said.

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The President had been moved out of his residence on Friday, in anticipation of Saturday's protests.

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Awesome Twosome

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine is an example of confident film-making and unbridled enthusiasm to show what the Deadpool franchise means for its fans, observes Mayur Sanap.

Shock disqualification for former swimming champ Park

Shock disqualification for former swimming champ Park

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

World and Olympic 400 metres freestyle champion Park Tae-hwan of South Korea was disqualified on Saturday in the first big shock of the swimming competition at the London Games.

US swimmer forced to end Cuba-Florida swim: CNN

US swimmer forced to end Cuba-Florida swim: CNN

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Sixty-one-year-old American swimmer Diana Nyad was forced to end her bid to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage in mid-trip on Tuesday, CNN reported.

Taiwan, Japan, China win last golds at Asian Games

Taiwan, Japan, China win last golds at Asian Games

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

China, Taiwan and Japan won the last gold medals on offer from artistic swimming and karate at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sunday.

Khade is undisputed star of Indian swimming in 2010

Khade is undisputed star of Indian swimming in 2010

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

In a sport which rarely gives India any highs to talk about in any given year, 19-year-old Virdhawal Khade produced a performance to remember by ending Indian swimming's 24-year-old medal drought in the Asian Games, holding out promise for a better future.

Swimming legend Phelps to take break after drunken driving arrest

Swimming legend Phelps to take break after drunken driving arrest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

US swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, said on Sunday he would take a break from swimming and undergo treatment after his recent arrest for drunken driving.

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La Defense Arena on Saturday.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

List of Indian athletes qualified for Paris Olympics 2024

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India will send 117 athletes to the Paris Olympics, starting July 26 in the French capital. This will be India's second-biggest contingent at an Olympic Games after 121 athletes went to Tokyo in 2021. A total of 47 female and 70 male athletes will be part of the Indian contingent at the Games.

Medals for Khade, Sejwal at Singapore swimming

Medals for Khade, Sejwal at Singapore swimming

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Indian swimmers Virdhawal Khade and Sandeep Sejwal won eight medals including four golds, between them at the seventh Singapore Open Swimming Championships on Saturday.

Jones leads Australian swimming team for CWG

Jones leads Australian swimming team for CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Olympic champion Leisel Jones and former world champion Geoff Huegill will lead a 52-strong Australian swimming contingent, including 31 debutants, in the Delhi Commonwealth Games this October.

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Only 10, she is the youngest ever at the World Swimming Cships!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Alzain Tareq finished a distant last among the 64 competitors in the women's 50-metre butterfly, reaching the end of the pool in a time of 41.13 seconds but the Bahraini says she wants to swim at the Rio Olympics

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Murlikant sir saw the film for the first time alongside the army chief and many other army officers.' 'The way he got a standing ovation there, I got teary-eyed. It was a very emotional moment for all of us.'

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue teams on Friday used GPS coordinates from aerial drone pictures and cell phones, including the last location of people who lived in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad to help locate survivors, amidst accelerated search operations after the completion of the 190-foot-long Bailey bridge by the Army.

Asian Games: Indian swimmers draw a blank

Asian Games: Indian swimmers draw a blank

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India's Sajan Prakash and Advait Page finished fifth and seventh in their respective finals to draw curtains on the country's swimming campaign at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday.

Swimming: Gulf women aiming to break down barriers

Swimming: Gulf women aiming to break down barriers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Nada Albedwawi dreams of one day swimming on a relay team but she knows that can only happen if enough other Emirati women take the plunge. In a socially conservative region, where women's competitive sport faces significant cultural obstacles, the only female swimmer competing for the United Arab Emirates at the Rio Olympics remained undaunted on Friday. "My main goal is to break down these barriers, these gender barriers, and pave the way for other female swimmers," said Albedwawi after her 50m freestyle heat. "Especially in our country, people are reluctant to start something new.

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'I needed a lot of elements for this character, and I realised that Kartik definitely had the raw material to play Chandu Champion.'

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

In a dazzling showcase at Apple Park, Apple on Monday introduced its latest technological marvels, including the much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup. The event, held at the newly inaugurated Observatory building, featured an array of exciting updates that promise to redefine the smartphone experience.

Swim's sensation Ruta Meilutyte bids to create more history

Swim's sensation Ruta Meilutyte bids to create more history

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Lithuanian teenager Ruta Meilutyte shot to fame during the second day of action at the world swimming championships in Barcelona's will look to create more history on Tuesday.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

'I Wasted Four Years Of My Life'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'The maximum struggle that I have gone through in this industry was to try to get a film made which had a female action star.' 'And that film never got made, despite reaching out to some of the biggest actresses.'

Russian duo eye clean sweep in synchronised swimming

Russian duo eye clean sweep in synchronised swimming

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina had the crowd cheering before they even entered the pool on Tuesday, extending Russia's monopoly of the sport with a dominating duet win. The team competition begins on Thursday, and the Russians are overwhelming favorites to win in that event, too.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Peek into Malaika's Bali Holiday Diary

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Sanjana makes memories in Colombia... Neha seeks blessing at Golden Temple... Janhvi visits her mommy's favourite place...

Inside Carlos Alcaraz's Dreamy Vacation

Inside Carlos Alcaraz's Dreamy Vacation

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Carlos sought tranquility in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, accompanied by his brother Alvaro and friends.

Australia's former Olympic champ Rice bids adieu to swimming

Australia's former Olympic champ Rice bids adieu to swimming

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Australia's triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice announced her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 25 on Wednesday.

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

A swimming pool in every room!

A swimming pool in every room!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Synchro swimming is just the ticket for athletics

Synchro swimming is just the ticket for athletics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Fans who bought tickets for synchronised swimming at this year's London Olympics could end up going instead to glamour events such as the showcase men's 100 metres athletics final because of an administrative error.

Manushi's RED HOT Bikini Holiday

Manushi's RED HOT Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Manushi Chhillar teases us with pictures of her trip to the Maldives, where she gets to wear her red bikini.

Three WRs at Swimming C'ships

Three WRs at Swimming C'ships

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

Australians Matt Welsh and Leisel Jones claimed the first two and Japan's Kosuke Kitajima concluded the hectic spree with the third.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

World Swimming Championships: Hosszu sets 200m medley world record

World Swimming Championships: Hosszu sets 200m medley world record

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu set a world record for the women's 200 metres individual medley at the world swimming championships on Monday.

'I Have Never Received So Much Love'

'I Have Never Received So Much Love'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'Playing Murlikant Petkar changed my life.'

Preeti Shenoy: Swimming with the dolphins

Preeti Shenoy: Swimming with the dolphins

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

What if a celebrity told you about their favourite holiday destination? Told you about all the things they like to do there -- be it tasting the local cuisine, indulging in leisure activities or haunting museums.

Meet the girl dominating world swimming championships

Meet the girl dominating world swimming championships

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Katie Ledecky claimed a stunning gold in the women's 200 metres and also won the 1,500m freestyle gold with a world record.

World Swimming: Ledecky breaks 1500 metres freestyle world record

World Swimming: Ledecky breaks 1500 metres freestyle world record

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

American Katie Ledecky set a world record for the women's 1500 metres freestyle at the world swimming championships on Tuesday.